February 2012
5 posts
It's a small world after all :)
I love how small the world is…especially when it lets me get to see my big broskie!!
I have been overseas for about 6 months now this year. I am surrounded by some pretty great people here that have made my time fulfilling but sometimes I just miss the familiarity of home and my close friends and family. Going in to this last stretch I am really starting to feel it.
Conveniently Ryan made a...
January 2012
8 posts
Moj Novi Doma (my new home)
I’ve been living a bit of the nomad life this season, I am on my second apartment and have been in and out of the hotel randomly, it’s been quite hectic. But I am finally settled in to the final apartment and oh was it worth the wait or whatttt! I am in love.
It is very big, older apartment, recently remodeled. My absolute favorite part about it is the high high ceilings and huge tall...
Match vs Vukovar, Croatia (W 3-0) →
Slovenian Cup Clip →
Odprosti!! (sorry) :) Update!!
Well my last update was over a month ago which is unacceptable! Why have none of you scolded me for neglecting my blog?? :)
I honestly cannot believe how fast time is going over here, we are in the countdown days now, and only have TWO months left!!! We just found out our season will be shortened due to the Junior National team qualifying this year for World Championships. So that pushes our...
December 2011
4 posts
In the news :) Staying on that winning train!
Izjemnih 27 točk Ammermanove
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Po zmagi v pokalu CEV so odbojkarice Nove KBM Branika gostovanje srednjeevropske lige v Vukovarju končale z zmago. Ta je dober obet pred sredinim povratnim srečanjem v pokalu CEV.
Pot v Vukovar se je za odbojkarice Branika končala zmagoslavno. Do sedaj sedmo uvrščeno ekipo na lestvici so premagale po nekaj...
The leaves are falling and so are W's!
Fall is starting to turn to Winter here in Maribor, still no sign of snow, just cold cold cold and days on end of foggy no sunshine ing darkness. The fall here in Slovenia was GORGEOUS! So many pretty colors of orange, yellow and reds that just give the town great beautiful character.
Ryan was visiting a couple weeks ago and I took him up the infamous 500 stairs to get the great view of the city...
November 2011
7 posts
Bringing Thanksgiving to Euro Land
Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, turkey, turkey, stuffing and did I mention turkey?…all of these things are not common in good ol Euro land and organizing a Thanksgiving dinner can be quite challenging, but in the end 100 percent worth it!
For many years now Cory has organized a Thanksgiving feast for his American clients that are near by. I’ve only been to 2 but I have...
Anonymous asked: Have a great Thanksgiving Sarah!!! Heard that you are feeding the American volleyball troops. What a wonderful idea and a generous idea. Should be a blast!!! Having mashed potatoes??? Blessings from Parker, Colorado, USA We love you and enjoy receiving your updated experiences. Where will Ryan be for Thanksgiving? Tell him hi for us. We think of you two ALL the time. We will be at your Mom...
The Euros and their football..
Just when I thought I had seen rivalries bring out emotion of all kinds in every shape and form from fans, I went to a huge rivalry European football game. Woah. My socks were blown off, and I was picking my jaw up off the ground for more than 3/4 of the game.
I went to one soccer game last year in Maribor, and was hardly impressed. Maribor is a smaller city in terms of Europe in general and...
October 2011
14 posts
Bringing the Halloween spirit to Maribor!!
Halloween is such a fun festive holiday and one of my favorites to celebrate!
Last year with my other fellow American we tracked down pumpkins at a local market and carved pumpkins together to keep the Halloween spirit alive. Slovenia is not that big on celebrating Halloween, overall Europe has a similar holiday in February called Pust, complete with dressing up and a version of...
That awkward moment when…
…the GPS says “You have arrived at your destination..” and you look up and are staring at a wall.
This is what happened to us last Thursday when we took a trip to play 2 games in Budapest, Hungary. It was a 4 hour drive to Budapest, we left Maribor in the morning, arrived around 2 to the hotel, ate lunch then departed for the gym 30 minutes ahead of when we needed to be there.
30...
Meet my new friend… Jaques Pierre (said with a...
Say hello to the newest member of my circle of friends. He is a 2007 Cinturon, made in France and given to me this past week. My previous car was Stella, a Polo.
Last week I was eating dinner at Dras, normal evening, when the club director, Mitija came up to me dangled a new set of car keys in front of my face. There had been talk that I was going to be getting a new car but nothing was...
Apartment living..Part 1..
Today marks the exact 1 month date of arriving back in Slovenia. They must have known this because for my 1 month present, the club gave me the gift of moving out of the hotel!! Free at last free at last!
Don’t get me wrong, living in the hotel was not bad. For the first few weeks it was actually glorious, I was very spoiled. My room was cleaned every day, I had 3 free meals a day at the...
Anonymous asked: Sarah, are you having a great day on your birthday? Did you get my last message? Love ya, Grandma D !
September 2011
3 posts
Conquering the giant…Pohorje
This year because of the tour to the US at the end of August I did not join the team until they came to the states. Last year I reported to Slovenia for preseason at the beginning of August and took part in all of the 2-a-days pre season practices and conditioning. Apart of the conditioning, is hiking up a mountain.
I’m not sure what it is with Europeans, but after talking with other...
A great start to a new year!
As I begin to start up another blogger year I look back on the posts from a year ago and all the memories that I have compiled over a year. Exactly one year ago I was visiting Ryan in his newest home in Bled a few hours from me and watching his preseason matches. Now I must settle for hearing about his matches via Skype which unfortunately don’t come with guided canoe rides across lakes, as...
April 2011
8 posts
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
#1, National Champs, the best in Slovenia…however you say it, it just sounds GOOD! :)
A few years back I had the privelage of watching my older brother win a National Title. A day and feelings I will never forget, and now I got the chance to follow in his footsteps. It might not be quite on the same level as a Division 1 NCAA National Championship but shoot its close ;)
The opportunity to...
http://www.totimaribor.si/2011/04/bankirke-v-finalu... →
Championship Game #2 = Another wiinnnnn! whoop! We need one more to close it out and the next game is tomorrow!!
Championship Game #1=WIN →
Saturday night was the first game of the Slovenian Finals against Kamnik! The series is best of 5, and we started off on the right foot with a 3-0 win at home! The next 2 games are at Kamnik this Wednesday and Friday! Gremo Nova KBM! Here is a link for some great pics of the match!
Keys to a successful trip to VENEZIA (Venice):
1. Walk around the city for 8 hours..straight.
2. Take pictures of the rustic euro colorful buildings
3. Get lost amongst the narrow streets and tall buildings, NOTE: this is not hard to accomplish
4. Take pictures
5. Try on masks of all different kinds NOTE: Venice is known for their festival in February that consists of wearing masks, and the city is filled with...
Anonymous asked: Great read!!!!!!!!!! Grandma Carol & Dick
Anonymous asked: Hi Sarah Sue,
It's so much fun to read all you have to say. You're a great story teller! I'm glad you got to spend the weekend with Ryan. Good luck with v-ball!!! I love hearing all you have to say and great pictures to go with your tales!! love ya, Aunt Con ;)
It's so much fun to read all you have to say. You're a great story teller! I'm glad you got to spend the weekend with Ryan. Good luck with v-ball!!! I love hearing all you have to say and great pictures to go with your tales!! love ya, Aunt Con ;)
March 2011
3 posts
